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Landlord Roof Survey in Langley Common
Landlord roof surveys in Langley Common, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
What happens if roof problems are left?
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. An independent survey tells you the roof’s condition first so you know what you are asking contractors to price. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Langley Common, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord roof survey in Langley Common: what you get
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. Typical surveys look at flashings that have come away and splits and blisters in flat roof coverings, on shared roofs, rented houses and converted houses.
Somewhere as small as Langley Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Langley Common (RG40, RG41)
- Wider area
- Wokingham
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Langley Common
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Langley Common homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Take a building like The Coombes Church of England Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live in an older home near St Eligius, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Living close to Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Langley Common is about 2 miles south-west of Wokingham, in Wokingham. Langley Common is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Across Wokingham, we cover Langley Common and the places around it.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG40 and RG41. Local streets include Langley Common Road and School Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Barkham (1 mile east), Arborfield Garrison (1 mile south), California (1 mile south-east), Eversley (2 miles south) and Finchampstead (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Reading (5 miles north-west), Woodley (4 miles north), Earley (3 miles north-west), Crowthorne (4 miles east), Lower Earley (3 miles north-west) and Winnersh (3 miles north).
Around Langley Common
In Langley Common, that means homes and buildings near The Bramshill Hunt pub, Shepperlands Farm Nature Reserve and Bohunt School Wokingham. The nearest railway station is Wokingham station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (4 miles west) and Berkshire Library & Museum of Freemasonry (2.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include South Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
FAQs for Langley Common
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Langley Common?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Wokingham station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Langley Common?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you cover Langley Common for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs in Langley Common and the rest of Wokingham. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when you book.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Older rural homes like those around Langley Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
How to book
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Langley Common, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Rented houses